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The BrainWednesday, October 17, 2007

So for those interested in brain updates, we're meeting with the neurosurgeon again tomorrow. I have a laundry list of things to ask, but I'm leaning in the direction of surgery. Everytime I talk myself out of it, I get a headache and then I remember why I feel like I owe it to myself to try this.

Incidentally, I told my boss this morning what was going on and that I might be having this surgery and a few of the details. And then, because the whole world needs to be informed about it, she told EVERYONE at our faculty meeting today.

Note to self: do not tell boss private information on the day of a faculty meeting.

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I'm a 26 year old former teacher turned full time graduate student. I live in Southern California after a 3 year stint in New Orleans with my husband Slappy (formerly The Fiance) and our cats (yea, we're those people).
In February of 2006 I was diagnosed with Chiari Malformation, which is a fancy way of saying that my brain was too big for my skull (get it? overflowing brain). On November 27th, 2007 I had brain surgery which allows my brain to exist indefinitely in my spinal canal. 13 staples, one cow heart lining and a multitude of doctors and medications later, I'm living a much improved decompressed life.